While some sectors have become more cautious, demand for experienced finance professionals remains strong. The challenge for employers isn't whether talent exists. It's whether they can attract and secure it before competitors do. Qualified Accountants Continue To Lead Demand Qualified accountants remain among the most sought-after professionals in the Dublin market. Industry-trained accountants with experience in multinational environments continue to attract significant int

There’s a perception out there that Recruitment Process Outsourcing is built for the big end of town. High-volume hiring, international operations, in-house talent teams stretched across multiple business units. And for years, that’s largely where it sat. But the market’s moved. So has the model. Right now, more Irish SMEs than ever are battling to hire. The ambition is there. So is the workload. But what’s often missing is the structure. I see it constantly - founder-led com

Hiring the wrong person costs more than people think. It’s not just about salary - it’s the wasted time, the lost momentum, the projects that stall and the morale hit across the team. You don’t always see the damage straight away, but it adds up fast and it can drag your business sideways for months. That’s why getting hiring right first time really matters. And it’s exactly why more businesses, including SMEs, are turning to RPO. I’ve experienced this first hand. When recrui

I’ve been spending one day a week onsite with a client for the past few months now. At this point, when I walk in I genuinely feel like part of the team. That’s the real advantage of being embedded. You’re not just someone working a role from the outside, hoping for a decent response rate. You’re physically present. In the building. In the conversations. You’re not there to watch – you’re there to help steer things forward. You get to rub shoulders with hiring managers, pick

Welcome to The Quill Your sharp take on the insurance market Welcome to the second (and revamped!) insurance newsletter, The Quill, where I bring you some of the key insights and topical conversations taking place in the insurance sector both locally and globally. In this issue: H1 2025 Insurance Sector Overview Regulation Overview Mergers & Acquisitions News NEW FEATURE - Q&A with CEO of Carrow Insurance, Ronan Conboy H1 2025 Insurance Sector Overview Global Slower growth th